Health Care Support Worker

Application Deadline: 04 March 2026

Band: Band 2

Salary: £24,833 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Job summary

An Opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our Community Hospital Team to provide skilled, clinical and effective care. Famau Ward Denbigh Infirmary is a 23 beded ward which provides rehabilitaion and end of life care.

The post holder will support the trained nurse and other health care professionals in the delivery of the highest standard of patient focused care.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

To assist registered nurses/practitioners to deliver based care to patients/clients, working in partnership with other health care professionals, the patient their family and carers.

Deliver patient care as documented in the nursing care plan. Carry out a wide range of duties under the supervision of a registered nurse for the period of the shift.

Supporting clients/service users in maintaining their health and wellbeing;

Undertaking specified and delegated clinical and therapeutic activities.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 2 NVQ or willing to work towards this and completion within the first 12 months of being in post

Desirable

  • Completion of all Wales Induction Framework

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of dealing with the public within a health or care environment

Desirable

  • Previous clinical experience

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging circumstances
  • Able to clearly document written information

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

Values

Essential

  • Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment
  • Demonstrate a commitment to working consistently in line with our Organisational Values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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